AS-Level EDEXCEL 2025 Physics PAPER 1
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Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the
centre boxes
number andatcandidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer the questions
– there may in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Into structure
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
•• You areyour
Check answers if you have time at the end.
advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
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All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
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2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
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B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, 4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter is
connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
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A
100 Ω
V
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
A (1.50 − 1.45) 100
1.45
1.50 100
B
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1.45
C (1.50 − 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
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t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
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A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
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C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
🟐 🟐
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the
centre boxes
number andatcandidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer the questions
– there may in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Into structure
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
•• You areyour
Check answers if you have time at the end.
advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
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2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
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B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, 4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter is
connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
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A
100 Ω
V
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
A (1.50 − 1.45) 100
1.45
1.50 100
B
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1.45
C (1.50 − 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
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t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
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A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
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C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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